Horton Pool | Illinois State University Athletics
Horton Pool | Illinois State University Athletics
Illinois State and Indiana State basketball teams will face off at the Hulman Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Saturday. Both teams are aiming to end their two-game losing streaks. The game is scheduled for noon Central Time and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
The Illinois State Redbirds have shown significant improvement this season, jumping 329 position rankings from last year. They currently rank 10th in the country for three-point field goal percentage. Johnny Kinziger, a standout player for Illinois State, averages 25.5 points per game against Indiana State and maintains high shooting percentages across various metrics.
Chase Walker of Illinois State has been notable for drawing fouls at a high rate, while Jack Daugherty has made significant contributions as a freshman with his three-point shooting. The team also excels in maintaining low turnovers, having recorded several games with single-digit turnovers this season.
On the other hand, Indiana State's Samage Teel leads his team with an average of 16.8 points per game and has provided a substantial number of assists and steals. Aaron Gray contributes significantly in rebounds.
The upcoming game marks just over a year since Illinois State defeated Indiana State when they were ranked among the top-25 teams. Since then, Kinziger has maintained impressive performance statistics over 32 games.
Both teams are keen to break their current losing patterns as they meet again on Saturday.
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